hi everyone
as you all know, this year has been bonkers. i have nothing particularly original to offer to this line of thought.
as this mess of a year prepares to tie itself in a bow, i’m finding myself craving a space to engage with others. wild, right?! in times of stress, i generally opt for reclusiveness, even though, historically, socialization is the best medicine for my stress. over the past few weeks i’ve been trying to pull myself out of the mental hidey hole i’ve called home since march. i’ve decided to open myself to being perceived. this decision brought me here.
i’ve been thinking about how fun the internet used to be, when all posting wasn’t relegated to twitter or instagram, and i spent less time thinking about people looking at what i posted (or not looking at it). i think a newsletter can be a fun way of trying to recreate this, not worrying about likes or anything, and just talking to myself about the stuff i like.
i feel like i’ve become totally consumed by hobbies in this time — doing puzzles, playing chess, playing cards, doing watercolors, playing video games — and that my pleasure (read: unpaid) writing time has been bending around getting all of this stuff done, as if playing gin rummy is essential to my existence as a human being. gin rummy is fun, but i’m trying to remember that writing is fun too, it doesn’t have to be this high stakes serious thing.
anyhow, in upcoming newsletters i’m going to share some recipes, and tell you about the tv i’ve been watching, and send some crosswords i’ve made. if you feel inclined to, tell me what you’ve been enjoying.
if you’re looking for new stuff to watch/read/listen to, fill out the form at the link below and i’ll include personalized recommendations in upcoming newsletters!
talk to u soon
rd